French Lentil Soup

2 cup lentils

1/2 cup celery, diced

1 onion, minced

1/4 lb. smoked sausage

3 qts. cold water

2 thin slices of garlic

Soak lentils overnight. Drain. Place in pot with sausage, celery, onion, garlic and water. Simmer 4 hours until tender, adding more water if necessary. When about done, add salt and pepper to taste (optional).